Gorgan Salamander

Gorgan Salamander
Gorgan Salamander
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Family: Hynobiidae
Genus: Paradactylodon
Species: P. gorganensis
Binomial name
Paradactylodon gorganensis
Clergue-Gazeau & Thorn, 1979

The Gorgan Salamander (Paradactylodon gorganensis) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family. It is endemic to Iran. Its natural habitats are freshwater springs, inland karsts, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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